For Eyes Only (1963)
The "Concordia" trading company in Würzburg is a secret headquarters of the MID, a secret service agency of the US Army. For years, espionage, sabotage, and diversion operations originated from here in order to undermine the Socialist Republic of Germany. A favorable moment for a military attack approaches and plans are developed. These plans are placed in the hands of Major Collins, who keeps them in a safe. Hansen has worked for him for many years, but also for the Stasi as a double agent. Security Chief Colonel Rock knows there is a leak, but Hansen has passed every test thrown at him. He is trying to deal with his current assignment: acquiring the plans so they can be made public. His mission is to get them out of the safe and into the GDR without getting caught.
Cast
- Alfred Müller - Hansen
- Helmut Schreiber - MID-Major Collins
- Ivo Palec - Frantisek
- Hans Lucke - MID-Colonel Rock
- Werner Lierck - Schuck
- Martin Flörchinger - Oberst im MfS
- Peter Marx - Hartmann
- Eva-Maria Hagen - Peggy
- Renate Geißler - Gisela
- Eberhard Esche - Leutnant im MfS
Screenplay
- János Veiczi (Screenplay)
- Harry Thürk (Screenplay)
Keywords
cold war
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is For Eyes Only about?
- The "Concordia" trading company in Würzburg is a secret headquarters of the MID, a secret service agency of the US Army. For years, espionage, sabotage, and diversion operations originated from here in order to undermine the Socialist Republic of Germany. A favorable moment for a military attack approaches and plans are developed. These plans are placed in the hands of Major Collins, who keeps them in a safe. Hansen has worked for him for many years, but also for the Stasi as a double agent. Security Chief Colonel Rock knows there is a leak, but Hansen has passed every test thrown at him. He is trying to deal with his current assignment: acquiring the plans so they can be made public. His mission is to get them out of the safe and into the GDR without getting caught.
- Who directed For Eyes Only?
- For Eyes Only was directed by János Veiczi.
- Who stars in For Eyes Only?
- For Eyes Only stars Alfred Müller, Helmut Schreiber, Ivo Palec, Hans Lucke, Werner Lierck, Martin Flörchinger.
- How long is For Eyes Only?
- For Eyes Only has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is For Eyes Only?
- For Eyes Only is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was For Eyes Only produced?
- For Eyes Only was produced in East Germany.